EXPERIENCE

Chief Sustainability Officer | Dallas FWC26

March 2024- Present

As Chief Sustainability Officer for Dallas FIFA World Cup 26, I lead the development and execution of sustainability strategies for one of the world's largest sporting events. This role involves integrating environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic impact into all aspects of event planning and operations. By fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders, championing innovative solutions, and driving measurable outcomes, I ensure the FIFA World Cup in Dallas sets new benchmarks for sustainable event management while leaving a lasting positive legacy for the community and the environment.

Chief Sustainability Officer | University of Texas at Arlington

Jan 2010-Present

Proven track record of integrating environmental stewardship, institutional governance, and regional economic vitality into the core of higher education. A strategic leader for the Energy Transition and Resilience Plan, she bridges university operations with academic research to secure high-impact funding and develop innovative, data-driven solutions. By fostering cross-sector partnerships and driving campus-wide innovation, she advances university-wide sustainability commitments while strengthening industry collaboration and the institution’s role as a vital resource for regional growth.

Sustainability Manager I City of Dallas I Dallas

APRIL 2007-DEC 2009

Meghna led the implementation of the ISO 14001 standard and provided education and training on various environmental laws and regulations. She also implemented programs such as the Dallas Sustainable Skylines initiative in partnership with EPA Region 6 and the North Central Texas Council of Governments and played a key role in designing the city’s first Sustainability Action Plan.

APPOINTMENTS

Board of Directors

June 2025- Present

US India Chamber of Commerce DFW

Committee Member

May 2024- Present

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Roundtable on Science and Technology for Sustainability

Board Of Directors

Apr 2020 - April 2026

International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI USA)

Board Member

August 2018- July 2024

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Higher Education and Workforce Development (BHEW)

Board of Directors

Jan 2018 - Dec 2023

Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)

Advisory Board

November 2025 - Present

USF Sports Management Program (University of San Francisco)

AWARDS

Transformational Leader in Sustainability

2020

Received the Transformational Leader honor at the 2020 Women in Sustainability Awards, presented by Wells Fargo and Envision Charlotte. I was recognized for my transformative impact on the industry.

Women of the Decade in Corporate Social Responsibility

2018

The award was conferred at the Annual edition of the Women Economic Forum (WEF) in New Delhi in April 2018.

Finalist -Sustainable Leadership Awards

2017

Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards, hosted by the Memnosyne Institute, honors sustainable leaders in the nonprofit, municipal and business sectors of North Texas.